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buffet

Pronunciation: [bʌˈfeɪ]

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Learn how to use buffet in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a meal where you can choose from many different dishes. You go to a table with lots of food and pick what you want to eat.

Example

The buffet at the restaurant had a great variety of desserts.

Example

We didn't enjoy the buffet because the food had gone cold.

Example

What items were served at the buffet last night?

Context: “hit”

(verb) to hit or strike something repeatedly. Like when the wind blows hard against a building again and again.

Example

The strong waves buffeted the boat all weekend.

Example

The calm weather did not buffett the tree, keeping it steady.

Example

How did the storm buffett the coastal area?

Context: “defeat”

(verb) to defeat someone or something through physical force or strong effort. It can mean being defeated by a stronger opponent.

Example

The defending champions buffetted their rivals in the final match.

Example

The team did not buffett their opponents and lost the game instead.

Example

Did the team manage to buffett their competition this season?

How to pronounce buffet

Pronunciation: [bʌˈfeɪ]

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